India, June 25 -- Manufacturing-the cornerstone of the global economy-has always rested on a single fundamental pursuit: taking raw materials and, with increasing efficiency, turning them into finished goods. Behind this simple principle lies a relentless quest to boost productivity, increase quality, and cut costs. Technology has been at the forefront of this process, continuously redefining the function of factories and the creation of value.

Now, we are seeing the next great leap. As Industry 4.0 moves into its new phase, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly progressing from pilot initiatives to production lines. Its effect on manufacturing is deep, and its reach on assembly lines far wider than conventional concepts of automation....